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Yes — Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center offers sciatica treatment to patients in Fulton, MO. The clinic is located at 1001 Diamond Ridge, Suite 900, Jefferson City, MO 65109 and has cared for the Fulton community since 2006. Same-week appointments are usually available; call (573) 636-3555 to schedule.
Fulton is home to Westminster College and William Woods University and sits just north of Jefferson City along Highway 54. Students, faculty, and families in Fulton make the short drive south for chiropractic care from doctors they trust, rather than settling for whoever is closest. Patients in Fulton choose Wheat Chiropractic for sciatica treatment because care is personalized for every age and stage, from children and athletes to expectant mothers and seniors, so the approach is always matched to the person in front of the doctor. The doctors treat the whole family — children, athletes, expectant mothers, and seniors — and the clinic has served Jefferson City and the surrounding area since 2006, giving Dr. Wheat and Dr. Galbraith nearly two decades of hands-on experience. That depth of experience shows in how carefully each visit is tailored, whether you are a first-time patient or have been in care for years.
Sciatica is not a diagnosis but a symptom—pain, numbness, or tingling that radiates from the lower back down through the buttock and leg, caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve. The most common culprit is a herniated or bulging disc pressing on the nerve root, though tight piriformis muscles and spinal stenosis can produce the same pain. Wheat Chiropractic identifies the exact source with a physical exam, neurological testing, and X-rays, then builds a conservative treatment plan to relieve the pressure without surgery. Care may include flexion-distraction adjusting (a gentle pumping motion that decompresses the disc), ice therapy to reduce inflammation, and specific stretches. Most sciatica patients begin feeling relief within the first week of treatment, and many avoid the surgical route entirely through consistent, targeted care.
Many sciatica patients feel noticeable relief within the first week of care, especially when treated early. The flexion-distraction technique gently decompresses the disc to take pressure off the nerve, and Fulton residents often see steady improvement over 2–4 weeks.
A large percentage of sciatica cases resolve with conservative chiropractic care. Wheat Chiropractic uses non-surgical decompression and flexion-distraction to relieve disc pressure. Surgery is typically a last resort, and many Fulton patients avoid it through consistent treatment.
Visits typically run $45–$85 depending on the therapies included, and most major insurance plans cover chiropractic care for sciatica. The office verifies your benefits before your first appointment so Fulton patients know their cost upfront.
Gentle walking is usually fine and can help, but avoid heavy lifting and prolonged sitting. Your doctor gives specific activity guidance at your first visit, and the drive from Fulton is short enough that frequent appointments are practical.
Yes — we welcome students and faculty from both Westminster College and William Woods University. The 25-minute drive south on Highway 54 is easy, and we offer flexible scheduling for students around class times.
Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center is located at 1001 Diamond Ridge, Suite 900, Jefferson City, MO 65109 in Jefferson City — about a 25-minute drive south on Highway 54 from Fulton (roughly 22 miles south on Highway 54). We welcome patients from Fulton, MO (ZIP 65251) and the surrounding communities.
We also provide sciatica treatment to patients in the cities surrounding Fulton: